Embassy of China in Cotonou, Benin
Embassy of China in Cotonou, Benin, located at No. 2, Route De L'aeroport. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of China, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
No. 2, Route De L'aeroport
Cotonou
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Telephone
+229-0121 301 292
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Fax
+229-0121 300 841
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMThursday ClosedFriday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:30 AM–1:00 PMTuesday ClosedConsular Service Hours
Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 1:00 PM
🕒 Current time in Cotonou: 10:16 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Dragon Boat Festival:
June 19
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Independence Day:
August 1
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Assumption of Mary:
August 15
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Prophet's Birthday (Maouloud):
August 25
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of China in Cotonou, Benin:
- Process passport applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Beninese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter China.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to China without a visa. The most common types of China visas are the following.
- Crew visa (C)
- Permanent residence visa (D)
- Visit Visa (F)
- Transit visa (G)
- Long-term journalist visa (J1)
- Short-term journalist visa (J2)
- Tourist visa (L)
- Business visa (M)
- Family reunion visa (Q1)
- Family visit visa (Q2)
- Talent visa (R)
- Long-term private visit visa (S1)
- Short-term private visit visa (S2)
- Long-term study visa (X1)
- Short-term study visa (X2)
- Working visa (Z)
Head of Mission
Zhang Wei, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
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